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With Hudgden out, with Maguire off with a crook ankle who was left as a "tall" in our defence?
R. Clarke is 189cm, and the job fell to him, although Maguire was back on at the end. Had to be!
Yes there were times he, like every other player on the field, was in the spotlight but when you win the ball, are confronted immediately by up to 3 opposition players, look to give off to your support, but wait, there is no support, what do you do?
And his brother's hand ball to him was loose so he was unable to run onto the possession, had to track the bouncing ball which got behind him - balls the shape of an AFL football can do that.
Some of his disposal by hand was good, setting up when he actually did have running support - and a couple of kicks carried a line to a spot up player deep - I think a couple of goals came from these disposals.
In terms of forwards outmarking defenders, it happens, and R. Clarke was not the only defender outmarked on occasion.
He had the pill 19 times - and some of those touches were very effective - but sometimes he was the "rabbit in the headlights" because the support was not around him - unlike Richmond who always seem to have someone (at least) in support - in fact most clubs seem to have "shovel it back" support against St Kilda.
So yes, he did at times look ordinary, but he had the pill and had absolutely no support to give off to and no forward options.
It is a team game, and St Kilda seem to be outplayed in that area.
Mind you with the inter-change bench as it was it was a meritorious win - and Riewoldt was rather "unfortunate" to be pile driven when not in possession of the ball - and winning a free kick for the attack on him when the ball was in someone else's hands.
R. Clarke is 189cm, and the job fell to him, although Maguire was back on at the end. Had to be!
Yes there were times he, like every other player on the field, was in the spotlight but when you win the ball, are confronted immediately by up to 3 opposition players, look to give off to your support, but wait, there is no support, what do you do?
And his brother's hand ball to him was loose so he was unable to run onto the possession, had to track the bouncing ball which got behind him - balls the shape of an AFL football can do that.
Some of his disposal by hand was good, setting up when he actually did have running support - and a couple of kicks carried a line to a spot up player deep - I think a couple of goals came from these disposals.
In terms of forwards outmarking defenders, it happens, and R. Clarke was not the only defender outmarked on occasion.
He had the pill 19 times - and some of those touches were very effective - but sometimes he was the "rabbit in the headlights" because the support was not around him - unlike Richmond who always seem to have someone (at least) in support - in fact most clubs seem to have "shovel it back" support against St Kilda.
So yes, he did at times look ordinary, but he had the pill and had absolutely no support to give off to and no forward options.
It is a team game, and St Kilda seem to be outplayed in that area.
Mind you with the inter-change bench as it was it was a meritorious win - and Riewoldt was rather "unfortunate" to be pile driven when not in possession of the ball - and winning a free kick for the attack on him when the ball was in someone else's hands.
To the top wrote:With Hudgden out, with Maguire off with a crook ankle who was left as a "tall" in our defence?
R. Clarke is 189cm, and the job fell to him, although Maguire was back on at the end. Had to be!
Yes there were times he, like every other player on the field, was in the spotlight but when you win the ball, are confronted immediately by up to 3 opposition players, look to give off to your support, but wait, there is no support, what do you do?
And his brother's hand ball to him was loose so he was unable to run onto the possession, had to track the bouncing ball which got behind him - balls the shape of an AFL football can do that.
Some of his disposal by hand was good, setting up when he actually did have running support - and a couple of kicks carried a line to a spot up player deep - I think a couple of goals came from these disposals.
In terms of forwards outmarking defenders, it happens, and R. Clarke was not the only defender outmarked on occasion.
He had the pill 19 times - and some of those touches were very effective - but sometimes he was the "rabbit in the headlights" because the support was not around him - unlike Richmond who always seem to have someone (at least) in support - in fact most clubs seem to have "shovel it back" support against St Kilda.
So yes, he did at times look ordinary, but he had the pill and had absolutely no support to give off to and no forward options.
It is a team game, and St Kilda seem to be outplayed in that area.
Mind you with the inter-change bench as it was it was a meritorious win - and Riewoldt was rather "unfortunate" to be pile driven when not in possession of the ball - and winning a free kick for the attack on him when the ball was in someone else's hands.
Yes, yes, yes
But EVERY game?!
I'll say it again, EVERY game?
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Well Gooner, we have not had Maguire, and now we have not got Gilbert and we did not have Max.
How many games have Goose, Max and Gilbert played together?
Our only other "tall" defending option is S. Fisher and, as tonight showed again he has his limitations playing as a KP defender.
So R. Clarke is again called on to play as a "tall" defender because he stretches the tape to 189cm.
I also would like to see a couple of hot prospects put their hands up as key defenders - but exactly who is?
Who can you identify on our list (leaving out Max and Gilbert) hence the comment "again, again and again".
Maguire, S. Fisher and who else when sides look to stretch our defence, as they do?
And don't tell me Rix!!!!!!
How many games have Goose, Max and Gilbert played together?
Our only other "tall" defending option is S. Fisher and, as tonight showed again he has his limitations playing as a KP defender.
So R. Clarke is again called on to play as a "tall" defender because he stretches the tape to 189cm.
I also would like to see a couple of hot prospects put their hands up as key defenders - but exactly who is?
Who can you identify on our list (leaving out Max and Gilbert) hence the comment "again, again and again".
Maguire, S. Fisher and who else when sides look to stretch our defence, as they do?
And don't tell me Rix!!!!!!
To the top wrote:Well Gooner, we have not had Maguire, and now we have not got Gilbert and we did not have Max.
How many games have Goose, Max and Gilbert played together?
Our only other "tall" defending option is S. Fisher and, as tonight showed again he has his limitations playing as a KP defender.
So R. Clarke is again called on to play as a "tall" defender because he stretches the tape to 189cm.
I also would like to see a couple of hot prospects put their hands up as key defenders - but exactly who is?
Who can you identify on our list (leaving out Max and Gilbert) hence the comment "again, again and again".
And don't tell me Rix!!!!!!
Fair point.
I understand that it's one of the hardest positions to learn the trade in that every mistake is huge but...
I've seen every game the kid has played and I'm sorry he spends too long before disposing the ball.
He does some good things but they get overlooked cos he either gets pinged for holding the ball or runs into trouble.
There is talent in there somewhere it's just that we need John Edward to locate it.
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i know i may get shot down for this, and it has probably been said and debated before but i have to get this out.
RAPH CLARKE IS SH!T.
plain and simple, whenever he gets involved or within a 5m radius of the ball there is a turnover.
although he did do better in the second half, it was only minorly.
every time he gets the ball it is complelty frustrating to see him be so undecided and nearly 98% of the time mae the wrong decision.
he was terrible the last game he played in the seniors, so no need to pull him back in because he hasnt really performed in teh 2nd either.
if he is not delisted at the end of the season, i can not see the club going anywhere but down
RAPH CLARKE IS SH!T.
plain and simple, whenever he gets involved or within a 5m radius of the ball there is a turnover.
although he did do better in the second half, it was only minorly.
every time he gets the ball it is complelty frustrating to see him be so undecided and nearly 98% of the time mae the wrong decision.
he was terrible the last game he played in the seniors, so no need to pull him back in because he hasnt really performed in teh 2nd either.
if he is not delisted at the end of the season, i can not see the club going anywhere but down
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too right, what an absolutely ridiculous commentSpinner wrote:OOhhhhh. Don't bag Riewoldt mate.Bernard Shakey wrote:saintsRrising,
You said Raph freezes every time he gets the ball.
What does our captain do every time he has a set shot at goal?
People will start to question your support of the saints by posting this rubbish.
...big no no.![]()
thats the seconds pot Bernard has had at Roo tonight
when has Roo EVER "froze" when haing a set shot at goal...?
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you are an idiot mate
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check the stats
he wasn't the worst
http://westofmoorabbin.com/08/frontpage ... stats.gif- LINK broken try visiting http://westofmoorabbin.com check right hand side of the page
some players just seem to be the easy target- and you would wondr why the players would even bother coming out to give a performance at all- those that get the attention often don't want it while others never get anything positive,.
I guess one day when Raph does show his promise many will still find a reason for it not to be his doing-
he wasn't the worst
http://westofmoorabbin.com/08/frontpage ... stats.gif- LINK broken try visiting http://westofmoorabbin.com check right hand side of the page
and I would think you will find he was best on ground last gamehe was terrible the last game he played in the seniors, so no need to pull him back in because he hasnt really performed in teh 2nd either.
some players just seem to be the easy target- and you would wondr why the players would even bother coming out to give a performance at all- those that get the attention often don't want it while others never get anything positive,.
I guess one day when Raph does show his promise many will still find a reason for it not to be his doing-
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The entire fate of the St Kilda Football Club rests on Raph Clarke's slender shoulders?1989 saint wrote:if he is not delisted at the end of the season, i can not see the club going anywhere but down
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No wonder the poor feller is struggling ...
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Raph made many errors last night, and also made some fine plays. He's an enigma, that's for sure. On balance I suspect he's not a quick enough decision maker to be a best 22 player, but he wasn't our worst last night by any measure.
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jesus.....
here we go again
everytime he makes the senior side theres a thread started about him no matter what he does or doesnt do.
no max back there, so who else was gonna take the role.
goose..i mean why not he has being playing soooooo well lately
why dont u start on him ffs
if raph doesnt play, blake gets the game....simple.
here we go again
everytime he makes the senior side theres a thread started about him no matter what he does or doesnt do.
no max back there, so who else was gonna take the role.
goose..i mean why not he has being playing soooooo well lately
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if raph doesnt play, blake gets the game....simple.
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I cant believe the caning this lad gets...
Does anyone remember threads about Brendan GODDARD a few years ago when he first started playing across the half back line. Brendan was always getting caught (run down) and turning the ball over and people on the site were suggesting he was hopeless and should be traded.
Yes Raph has let himself down and I have been one to critcise his lack of physical preparation, but now he appears to getting that right. Give the kid time - show some faith and he will reward you and the SAINTS in spades....as Brendan is now!
Yes Raph has let himself down and I have been one to critcise his lack of physical preparation, but now he appears to getting that right. Give the kid time - show some faith and he will reward you and the SAINTS in spades....as Brendan is now!
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He will cost us a game, no doubt about that, maybe move him forward where he can cause less damage if he must be kept in the side..but I really can't see why.james rose wrote:19 touches 5 contested 73% effective
5 rebound 50's
not a bad game from a late inclusion!
and watching at the game after the first quarter i thought he was nearly in our best
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So your argument is what???Bernard Shakey wrote:saintsRrising,
You said Raph freezes every time he gets the ball.
What does our captain do every time he has a set shot at goal?
That because another player has a fault or faults that any player can stuff up???
The test is not stuffing up at all, or in not having faults...for there is no perfect player.......but in ensuring that your plusses far outweigh your minuses.
Roo has more pluses than minuses.
Raph at present does not. IMO he simply makes too many unecessary mistakes. ((((Which by the way sums up our team at present))))
IMO I would put him back at Casey and play him in the midfield for 4 to 6 weeks straight under constant pressure. He needs to learn to think better and quicker.
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disagree.. I think gram has hit the best form he will ever show... we still haven't seen raphs best and when it comes we will all be very happy, it will come!The Fireman wrote:Good point, would have started a Gram thread but at least Gram has a decent history, we know Gram has the potential, Raph has none.james rose wrote:jason gram
11 touches 3 contested 54% efficiency
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just thought it was of interest
remember how everyone spoke of BJ in his first years!
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Gram is in a slump, Raph is in perpetual slump.james rose wrote:disagree.. I think gram has hit the best form he will ever show... we still haven't seen raphs best and when it comes we will all be very happy, it will come!The Fireman wrote:Good point, would have started a Gram thread but at least Gram has a decent history, we know Gram has the potential, Raph has none.james rose wrote:jason gram
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just thought it was of interest
remember how everyone spoke of BJ in his first years!
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Quite frankly this is a silly argument....saintbrat wrote:
I guess one day when Raph does show his promise many will still find a reason for it not to be his doing-
If he shows his promise...fantastic....but the reality is in the here and now for someone of his age and experience he is underperforming.
If he improves it will be his doing.
If he stays at his current level...it will be his doing.
Many on this site want the Saints to play in a GF....and yet they are fully accepting of performances which are far below the level required to do so.
You win GF's by being good...not by being promising.
PS....Raph has the talent to bea first 22 player....but currently he is not. I fervently hope he improves...as we the saints need him and others to do so.
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